Young Readers Children's Book Set
Young Readers Children's Book Set
We’ve pulled together some of our favorites for our youngest readers! These fun, adventurous stories are great for read-alouds and bedtime snuggling, with bright colorful art, lovable characters, and rhymes (A to Z: The Real DC). The books in this collection are suitable for children ages 2-4, but can be enjoyed on different levels by older readers as well!
Books In This Set
by De’Asia, India, Essence and Malik of Reach Incorporated
Rahim loves his dog Mumbo, and Mumbo loves himself some Mumbo sauce. :-) The two are best friends, but lately Rahim has been getting frustrated by all the chores that come along with taking care of a dog -- especially the ones that get in the way of him playing basketball. On the day before his big tournament, Rahim’s dad makes him take Mumbo out, but he’s running late for practice, so he tries to multi-task… and when practice is over, Mumbo is gone. Can Rahim figure out how to find his beloved dog AND play in the big game?
ISBN: 978-1-945434-96-9
Age: 2-4
Lexile: 490L
Page Count: 42
Published: Fall 2018
by Trevon and Kahliya of Reach Incorporated
Where can you go to grill half-smokes, captain pirate ships, shoot hoops, feed ducks, and watch the sun set magnificently over the river? Welcome to historic Anacostia Park, in Southeast Washington, D.C. Join us on an adventure through this local landmark through the eyes of D.C.’s youngest residents, and feel the ordinary become extraordinary.
ISBN: 978-1-945434-94-5
Age: 2-4
Lexile: 500L
Page Count: 32
Published: Fall 2018
by Brittany, Dartavius, and Don’Nayah of Reach Incorporated
Every day, Tiffany hears that her smile is so bright it lights up the room. But on the morning of her ballet recital, something goes very wrong: Tiffany's two front teeth fall out. Tiffany doesn't want anyone to laugh at her new crazy smile or make fun of her lisp. But how can she avoid attention on the day she’s on stage in the spotlight?
ISBN: 978-1-945434-97-6
Age: 2-4
Lexile: 500L
Page Count: 38
Published: Fall 2018
by Abreona, Darrin, Rochelle, and Temil of Reach Incorporated
Closing Day is coming to the animal shelter, and “All Dogs Must Go.” Spanky, who was born with just three legs, is both excited and terrified: Does this mean he will finally be adopted? Spanky’s abandonment as a pup have left him with a deep desire to be loved, and his worries sometimes make him feel hopeless. While Pepper the mean chihuahua tries to tear him down, Dorothy the friendly pit bull tries to cheer him up. Can she help Spanky learn to be his own lovable self and finally get adopted?
ISBN: 978-1945434013
Age: 2-4
Lexile: 530L
Page Count: 46
Published: Fall 2016
by Dache, Marques, Ericka, and Dartavius of Reach Incorporated
Sherbert is a little sherbet with big problems: he has serious anger management issues, and whenever he gets mad he starts to melt. His friends are getting tired of dealing with his tantrums, and the other treats in the candy shop are worried that his melting will attract unwanted attention from the store’s owner. When Sherbert’s best friend leaves him to fend for himself, he will have to learn how to deal with his anger issues on his own – before he melts away!
ISBN: 978-1945434037
Age: 2-4
Lexile: 580L
Page Count: 42
Published: Fall 2016
Recognition & Impact
A to Z The Real DC, Tyrell’s Big Move, Adventures in Ana Park, and Finding Mumbo are being used in curriculum by DC Public Schools Summer Learning Academy.
A to Z The Real DC was used as a cornerstone text for third grade throughout DCPS.
Special 10th Anniversary Board Book Edition available now
by the teen authors of Reach Incorporated
Washington DC teens take the reader on an exciting alphabet tour of their city using both photographs and words. It's DC like you've never seen it before. D is for Duke Ellington, G is for Go-Go, P is for the Potomac River, and Q is for Quadrants. The reader will learn the alphabet while learning about the city through the eyes of kids just like them! Made in collaboration with Shootback, an organization that empowers young people to tell their own stories through photography and writing.
ISBN:978-1-950807-75-8
Age: 1-4
Page Count: 32
Originally Published: Fall 2014
Board Book Edition Publication Date: June 2024